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Police report

Hot Springs Village police officers arrested a Garland County man for “theft by receiving” in conjunction with the October thefts from unlocked cars on the east side of the Village.

Several residents had problems using their gate cards, and officers assisted with a few instances of gate malfunctions.

Police responded to and cleared various residential and business alarms, and secured gates and doors throughout the Village.

Dec. 26

A resident of Alina Lane contacted police about a loud noise outside her home and a light shining through her bedroom window. Officers checked the exterior and interior of the home, but were unable to find anything suspicious.

Dec. 27

Officers were called to Tomino Way to assist with a domestic disturbance.

A resident of Diamante Place contacted police about THA workers blowing leaves and getting her car dirty; she was advised to contact the THA about the situation.

Dec. 28

Officers on patrol stopped a motorist for running the stop sign at DeSoto Boulevard and Calella Road, and discovered that he also had a suspended driver’s license, for which he was issued a citation.

Officers responded to a deer incident that occurred on DeSoto Boulevard at mile marker 13, in which the deer was struck and killed.

Police were called to a domestic disturbance at a residence on Salvatierra Way, and were able to talk to all parties until everyone calmed down.

Dec. 29

Officers assisted a motorist at the Balboa gate who, after finding that her gate card didn’t work, accidentally backed up and rammed into a post across the road, causing approximately $900 in damages to her car.

Dec. 31

Officers on patrol observed someone in a hoody running out of the creek near a storage facility, and discovered a man and his juvenile son removing scrap metal from the area. The man said he had permission from a POA employee, who was contacted and gave permission after the fact. The officer also spotted some golf clubs in the man’s truck, which he said he’d found near the Glazier Peau gate. He allowed the officers to take the golf clubs to police department storage. Officers turned up an active warrant from Springdale, but that city declined extradition. The man had no driver’s license, and officers stayed on the scene until someone came to drive the car.

A resident contacted police about receiving a call from a man she doesn’t know who has called often over the years “when he’s depressed.” The resident said she has tried to help the caller, even offering to meet him at a local facility, but the caller refused to meet. Officers warned the resident about meeting someone she doesn’t know, and she asked them to institute extra patrols in her area, in case he tries to “visit” her.

A resident came to the police station to report a wallet stolen from his home.

Police were contacted by a resident who believes her stepdaughter stole a credit card and used it to withdraw cash and make purchases.

Police are investigating the theft of a firearm from a locked car at a residence on Llana Lane, possibly by a family member.

Jan. 1

A driver was issued a citation for failing to report an accident that occurred when he swerved to avoid a deer at Castano and South Barcelona Drive and went off the road, knocking down several small trees and causing about $7,500 in damages to his vehicle.

Officers responded to a domestic disturbance on Gaza Lane.

A resident contacted police when her niece’s husband came to her home and told her to stay away from his wife. She told police she didn’t want any contact with this person and they advised her to issue a “no-contact order.”

A resident reported striking a deer on Highway 5 near DeSoto Boulevard, but the deer was not found.

Police assisted the fire department with traffic control at a small fire at Alicante and Monovar.

Police responded, for the second time in a week, to a report of a constantly barking dog on Sanchez Place. Police were unable to talk to the owner, and the complainant reported that the barking occurs every night at around the same time.

Officers on patrol heard a barking dog on Resplandor Court, but could not contact the owner. They checked the area periodically, but the dog was not heard again.

Jan. 2

A resident of Alina Lane contacted police when she heard what sounded like “someone slamming against [her] front door,” but officers were unable to find the source of the noise.

Police responded to a domestic disturbance on Divino Lane, in which a “troubled” son became angry and caused property damage and injury to his father. Officers advised the residents of steps they could take.

Police were called to a local restaurant when an employee who was informed that his contract would not be renewed got “agitated” and indicated that he would hack into the computer and “sabotage” the system, and possibly burglarize the restaurant. Officers initiated extra patrols in the area.

A resident reported the theft of half a bottle of rum (value: approximately $5) and possibly two bottles of wine while she was sleeping.

A resident reported a case of possible identity fraud, which CID is investigating.